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It will only be powered for about three seconds, or, if the engine is actually cranking. If the PCM doesn't see signal from the cam/crank senors, it will just shut off the coil and injectors.
I wish there was a good test for the crank sensor... but, there isn't one I am aware of. Get one from the dealer, and replace yours. I think it's dead.
